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If you are a non-EU citizen who wants to work in Sweden, you most likely require a work permit.
Applications for work permits for Sweden are processed by the Swedish Migration Agency in Sweden. If you are a non-EU citizen who wants to apply for a work permit to work in Sweden, your application can be submitted online through the Swedish Migration Agency’s website.
If you are granted a work permit for Sweden for more than 90 days, you will also be granted a residence permit for Sweden which is valid for the same period as the work permit.
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Working in Sweden - Migrationsverket
Frequently asked questions about work permits - Migrationsverket
Special rules for certain occupations and citizens of certain countries - Migrationsverket
Exemptions from the work permit requirements - Migrationsverket
Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.